The farmers’ protest in Rajasthan, led by Nagaur MP Hanuman Beniwal, was halted early Wednesday following a written agreement with the district administration after overnight discussions. Beniwal, accompanied by a large convoy of almost 2,000 vehicles, had initiated a march towards Jaipur on Tuesday to emphasize six key demands, including actions against the sand mafia and compensation for farmers.
Around 5 a.m., a breakthrough occurred as Nagaur District Collector Arun Kumar Purohit, Superintendent of Police Mridul Kachhawa, and Riyanbadi SDM Suryakant engaged in talks with Beniwal. Post the meeting, Beniwal confirmed the resolution of major demands, leading to the suspension of the protest.
Beniwal informed the media that teams would be dispatched within a day for surveys against illegal sand mining, with all agreed actions expected to be finalized within the next two to three days. The agreement encompasses surveys in the Riya area to combat the sand mafia, punitive measures against the concerned SDM and mining officials, settlement of pending crop insurance claims, and compensation for land acquired by the Railways.
